Friday Things #526 1. Dominic has been talking about wanting to be a goalie for well over a year now and he played goalie during the boy’s spring dek hockey season, but last week he had his first-ever on-ice practice session. It was so fun to see him out there! 2. Isabelle would have been a stellar contestant […] READ: Friday Things #526 ..read more

What I’m Loving Right Now: May 2024 It’s time for monthly favorites! Here is everything we’ve used and loved lately… Food Dorio Drillo & Friends with Chocolate Chips – I bought these at a local Italian market and I think I probably like them better than the kids! They taste like buttery, sandy shortbread studded with little mini chocolate chips. The perfect […] READ: What I’m Loving Right Now: May 2024 ..read more

The Weekend Dish: 5/24/2024 Hello and happy weekend to you! (Happy long weekend if you are here in the U.S.!) Are you traveling or have any big food plans this weekend? I’d love to hear what you’re planning to make, bring somewhere, or enjoy on your own! Have a fun and safe few days! On Brown Eyed Baker This […] READ: The Weekend Dish: 5/24/2024 ..read more

Friday Things #525 1. Isabelle finished kindergarten last Friday! The change and growth in her from the beginning of the year is just unbelievable; she started so shy and a little apprehensive and has become confident and a little social butterfly. She loves her friends, and has learned SO much. I’m amazed at how well she is reading, […] READ: Friday Things #525 ..read more

Homemade Strawberry Pie This fresh strawberry pie sits on my favorite pie crust, is held together with a delicious homemade glaze, and adorned with the best whipped cream. A perfect summer dessert! READ: Homemade Strawberry Pie ..read more

Friday Things #524 1. I had such a lovely Mother’s Day with our families, and I feel so blessed every day that these three call me Mom (or Mommy or Mama ?). Getting to love them and watch them grow is the greatest gift. 2. Speaking of growing, Isabelle is finishing kindergarten today! I cannot believe how much […] READ: Friday Things #524 ..read more

Friday Things #523 1. My kids bicker and argue like any siblings, and it can be downright exhausting, but the other night, my boys completely melted my heart. They had been trading baseball cards before bed, having fun, then Joseph snuck into Dominic’s room and put a card under his pillow, saying Dominic gave away too many good […] READ: Friday Things #523 ..read more

The Weekend Dish: 5/4/2024 A very happy Saturday to you! I hope you’re enjoying beautiful weather and have a restful weekend ahead of you! We have some hockey, some birthday celebrations, and hopefully some relaxing, too! Are you watching the Kentucky Derby? Eating Mexican tomorrow for Cinco de Mayo? I’d love to hear yours plans! On Brown Eyed Baker […] READ: The Weekend Dish: 5/4/2024 ..read more

Friday Things #522 1. Daddy teaching her a chord or two ? 2. Dominic got to go on his very first field trip last week and he could not have been more excited! Both of his preschool years were during Covid times and activities like field trips were halted, then he missed last year’s kindergarten field trip because […] READ: Friday Things #522 ..read more

This Month’s Bestsellers: April 2024 At the end of each month, I love to take a peek at which items were most popular during that month. I love to share things I’m loving every month (toys and games my kids enjoy, and items we use frequently around the house), as well as seasonal gift guides throughout the year when holidays approach. (Check out what […] READ: This Month’s Bestsellers: April 2024 ..read more